# Jonathan Arban

> Director of Design at MSA architecture + design

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jonathanarban

## Work Experience
### Director of Design @ MSA architecture + design
Jan 2023 – Present

### Senior Design Manager @ MSA architecture + design
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022

### Design Manager @ MSA architecture + design
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Oakland
•	Lead design team through initiation of project, programming, test fits, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
•	Manage client relationships and overseeing quality of work completed from design team.
•	Mentor and train team members in developing high quality design presentations and 3D rendering tools.
•	Schedule and conduct client meetings / walkthroughs to determine scope of work, programming and design requirements.
•	Oversee coordination with MEP consultants and Furniture Vendors.
•	Create project schedules and fee proposals to existing and new clients.
•	Delegate tasks, manage team workload, and provide constructive feedback on team’s performance.
•	Participate in marketing and business development of the firm.
•	Collaborate with Senior Architects to advance knowledge of building codes, ADA regulations, architectural detailing and standard construction documentation practices / procedures.
•	Maintain positive client relationships for additional business or referral work.

### Designer @ MSA architecture + design
Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco
•	Assisted senior staff in production drawings using Revit
•	3D modeling and photorealistic rendering using SketchUp with Plugins.
•	Conducted architectural site surveys / field verifications in order to create as-built floor plans and elevations using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
•	Assisted in conceptual architectural and interior design.
•	Assisted in marketing materials such as video editing and presentations.

### Lead Stage Designer @ Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ)
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Countdown to Centennial - UC Davis Pavilion
•	Designed and developed conceptual drawings of stage / background.
•	Developed layout of band, performers, and orchestra based on director's requirements.
•	Managed project from building stage platforms/backdrop to installation.

### Digital Design Specialist @ Roche Bobois
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | San Francisco
- 3D Modeling and Rendering
- AutoCAD drafted floor plans
- Training Interns
- Maintaining and Manage CAD and 3D Library
- Graphic Support


## Education
### BS in Interior Design
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jonathanarban
- Portfolio: https://www.jonathanarban.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13